Calling all seafood lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Maryland, where the iconic crab cake reigns supreme. This delectable dish, crafted with succulent crab meat, a blend of savory seasonings, and a touch of mayonnaise, is a true testament to the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay. In this article, we present two extraordinary renditions of the Maryland crab cake, each offering a unique twist on this classic.
The first recipe introduces a tantalizing twist to the traditional crab cake with the addition of sun-dried tomatoes. These sun-kissed tomatoes impart a vibrant tanginess that perfectly complements the sweetness of the crab meat. Accompanied by a luscious sun-dried tomato aioli, this crab cake promises an explosion of flavors in every bite.
The second recipe takes a more traditional approach, highlighting the natural flavors of the crab meat. With a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients, this crab cake is a testament to simplicity and elegance. Paired with a classic tartar sauce, it delivers a taste of Maryland's culinary heritage in its purest form.
Whether you prefer the vibrant zest of sun-dried tomatoes or the timeless appeal of a classic tartar sauce, these Maryland crab cake recipes will leave you craving for more. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to indulge in a feast fit for a true seafood enthusiast.
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AIOLI
From Silvia Lehrer's cooking column in Dan's Papers from the East End of Long Island, NY. This recipe comes from a Baltimore resident, Helen Wheatley Parker.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Sauces
Time 35m
Yield 1/2 cup aioli, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the crab cakes: Heat oil in large skillet and add the scallions, celery and red pepper dice. Saute for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are barely tender.
- Remove from heat, transfer to a plate and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg and whisk in the Old Bay, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper and parsley.
- Add the cooled vegetable mixture and stir to mix.
- Add crab meat and 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and stir gently to mix, be careful not to break up the crab meat.
- Scoop about one-half cup of the mixture for each cake and shape them. Use extra crumbs to coat the outside if cakes are too moist.
- Arrange on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- When ready to cook, melt shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Put crab cakes in 3-4 at a time and saute until golden brown, no longer than 3 minutes per side.
- To make the aioli simply add the sun-dried tomatoes and the mayonnaise together and stir well to mix.
- Taste for additional seasoning (salt and pepper) and refrigerate until ready to serve.
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine all ingredients excluding crabmeat and mix thoroughly. Add crabmeat and toss gently to prevent the lumps from breaking up. Portion to 4-ounce servings and bake for 11 minutes.
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Yield 8 servings as an appetizer; 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Clean the crabmeat of all shell fragments without breaking or crumbling the delicate lumps.
- Place the bread in a food processor and, using the metal blade, process until finely crumbled. Measure and reserve 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs to use in the filling. The remaining bread crumbs will be used to coat the crab cakes.
- Mix the crabmeat with the sweet peppers, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro leaves, and mayonnaise. Add the "Old Bay" seasoning powder, 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Mix well, then refrigerate for twenty minutes before continuing.
- Cover a work surface with waxed paper sprinkled with the reserved bread crumbs. Using a 2-ounce ice cream scoop, form eight equal-size portions of crabmeat. With the palm of your hand pat each portion into a disk-shaped cake approximately 3/4-inch thick. It is important for the crab cakes to be the same thickness so that they will cook uniformly. Press each cake into the bread crumbs, turning them so they coat evenly on all sides. Refrigerate for at least an hour to prevent them from crumbling during cooking.
- No more than half an hour before you plan to serve the crab cakes, add enough oil to cover the bottom of an oven-proof saute pan. Heat until just before it begins to smoke. Add the crab cakes gently, being careful not to crowd the pan. (Cook them in two batches if necessary.) When the crab cakes are well browned on both sides, place in a 375 degree F. oven for six minutes to ensure that they are fully cooked and hot at the center. Serve with mesclun salad, chili mayonnaise and garnish with finely chopped tomato.
MARYLAND CRABCAKES
Smart enough for a dinner party
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make the crabcakes: mix together the mayonnaise, egg, Old Bay seasoning, if using, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and parsley. Fold crabmeat into the mix, then add the breadcrumbs. Chill for 20 mins before shaping into 6 equal-sized cakes.
- Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Heat a large ovenproof frying pan, add the olive oil and brown the crabcakes on each side. Then transfer to the oven for 10 mins or until cooked through.
- To make the butter sauce: boil the white wine, shallots, thyme and bay leaf until reduced to about 3 tbsp. Add the cream and bring back to the boil. Remove from the heat and slowly add the butter, whisking all the time. Finish the sauce with fresh lemon juice and season to taste.
- To serve, put the crabcakes onto plates, add a little pot of sauce and serve with dressed green salad leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 693 calories, Fat 63 grams fat, SaturatedFat 31 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 2.18 milligram of sodium
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES (12 TOMATOES)
Steps:
- Decide whether you'd like to sauté or bake the crab cakes. If you want to bake them, preheat the oven for 400 degrees F. If necessary, drain the crabmeat and pick through it for shells (shells won't be in jumbo lump crabmeat). Put the crab in a medium-size bowl and set aside. Get a small bowl and whisk the egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Old Bay seasoning (or substitute), lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Pour the mixture on top of the crab and gently mix until well-combined - be careful to gently break up lumps with your fingers and not to over-mix. Add the breadcrumbs and parsley to the mixture, and gently mix them until well combined. You want the mixture to still have a loose, meaty texture - not mashed together too much. Cover the crab cakes with plastic wrap and let them refrigerate for one to three hours. Mold the crab mixture into eight crab cakes - each should be about an inch thick. If you want to sauté the crab cakes, heat the butter and olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is frothy, add the cakes to the pan and cook on one side for four minutes - about when the underside will be golden-brown. Then, flip the crab cakes and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook the cakes for another four minutes, or until the other side is golden-brown. If you want to bake the crab cakes, then melt extra butter and brush a baking sheet with it. Put the crab cakes on the sheet. Then, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil together, and brush the tops of the crab cakes with it. Bake them for 20 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and your choice of side dishes.
CRAB CAKES WITH BASIL AïOLI
Categories Egg Pepper Sauté Crab Spring Bon Appétit California
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine crabmeat, red peppers, 3 tablespoons Basil Aioli and lemon peel in large bowl. Mix in 1 1/3 cups breadcrumbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in yolks (mixture will be soft).
- Form crab mixture into eight 3/4-inch-thick cakes, using generous 1/4 cupful for each. Coat cakes on both sides with flour; shake off excess. Brush both sides with beaten whites, then coat with remaining breadcrumbs. Cover; chill at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook cakes until golden brown and heated through, about 4 minutes per side. Place 2 cakes on each plate. Serve with remaining Basil Aioli.
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH BASIL AIOLI
Delicous Crab Cakes served with a garic dipping sauce. Can be made mild or hot and spicy. Can be used as a seafood appetizer or a main course. Recipe courtesy Chef Rita Carmody (formerly of the Red Lion Hotel)
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix crabmeat, onion, crushed crackers, eggs, mayonnaise and seasonings.
- Gently mix everything together and shape into crab cakes.
- Saute cakes in a little oil for about five minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- To prepare aioli, place egg yolks, garlic and basil in a blender.
- Start the blender and slowly add oil.
- When thoroughly mixed and creamy, add salt and lemon juice and if you want it hot and spicy the option red pepper or cayenne.
- Serve the aioli on the side as a dipping sauce.
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
A base of small crabmeat with larger pieces folded in saves money invisibly. For a splurge, use all backfin and lump when making these Maryland style crab cakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. Keeping each pound of crabmeat separate, turn out onto paper towels; pick through to remove any shells or cartilage.
- In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, egg, mustard, Old Bay, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Add crumbs and small-size crabmeat to mayonnaise mixture; stir well to combine. Gently fold in large-size crabmeat to mayonnaise mixture just until combined. Dividing evenly, form mixture into 8 cakes. To make ahead, see Cook's Notes.
- Place cakes on prepared baking sheet; drizzle with melted butter. Broil until golden brown and warmed throughout, 12 to 15 minutes (move to lower shelf if tops brown too quickly). Serve with tarter sauce and lemon wedges.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality crab meat. This will make a big difference in the taste of your crab cakes.
- Don't overmix the crab cake mixture. Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough.
- Be gentle when forming the crab cakes. Don't pack them too tightly, or they will be dense and heavy.
- Cook the crab cakes over medium heat. This will help prevent them from burning.
- Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Sun-dried tomato aioli is a classic choice, but you could also try tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or remoulade.
Conclusion:
Maryland crab cakes are a delicious and iconic dish. By following these tips, you can make crab cakes that are crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
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